Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V019000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-02-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V019000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,096
Reported to NHTSA
1993-02-09
Owners notified
1993-03-19

Defect description

THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY GREASED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATE GREASE IN THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS CAN CAUSEEARLY FAILURE OF THE BEARING. IF THE OUTER WHEEL BEARING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLEIS IN MOTION, THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REMOVE, CLEAN, AND GREASE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH GREASE TYPE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER FLC1061992 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.